Construction Inspector I/II/Associate Construction Inspector, PRNS

Job Description:

Construction Inspector I/II/Associate Construction Inspector, PRNS

Description

Our diverse and inclusive workforce of more than 7,000 employees play a key role in the success of San José, the heart of the Silicon Valley. All City of San José employees work together as one team to make San José a vibrant, innovative, and desirable place to live and work. Visit here to learn more about our One Team Leadership Values and Expectations, including quality and excellent customer service and here to learn more about San José.

About the Department

Are you ready to join a team that is "Building Community Through Fun?" Are you ready to make a difference?

The City of San Jose's Department of Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is looking for people who want to make San Jose a better place to live. Our mission is to connect people through parks, recreation, and neighborhood services for an active San Jose. ActivateSJ, PRNS' latest strategic work plan, is committed to establishing healthy communities that inspire belonging by following the guiding principles of stewardship, nature, equity & access, identity and public life.

The Department creates and activates thriving places where people live, work, play, and learn, which include 46 community centers, 10 regional parks, 202 neighborhood parks, Happy Hollow Park & Zoo, 293 playgrounds and almost 65 miles of trails, programs and services that touch the lives of individuals and families in our community. We take a fun approach to public service, and value the public's trust. Our team is collaborative, supportive, and innovative. We are a fast-paced organization that takes decisive action after thoughtful planning.

For more information, please visit ActivateSJ.

Position Duties

The annual salary range for a full-time Construction Inspector I/II/Associate Construction Inspector series is $75,107.76 - $116,669.28. Actual salary shall be determined by the final candidate’s qualifications and experience.

Parks, Recreation and Neighborhood Services (PRNS) is accepting applications for full-time Construction Inspector I/II/Associate Construction Inspector position in Parks Maintenance and Infrastructure Team (PMI) supporting the PRNS Community Forestry Program.

This position will serve under the PRNS Department’s Assistant Arborist. At the program level, the Community Forest Program works directly with the public to educate and inform citizens regarding proper arboricultural practices and relevant city, state, and federal laws and guidelines. An ideal candidate for this position will possess the ability to learn to apply general principles of professional tree management in performing assignments in the areas of tree inspection, data collection, communication with residents and service delivery partners, and related tasks. Thus, strong verbal and written communication skills, as well as enthusiasm for trees, are critical for success in this position.

Please note that the position may not include all the duties listed, nor do all the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.

This is the journey-level classification in the Construction Inspector classification series which in general is responsible for performing the full range of contract administration, materials testing, and construction inspection work in support of public works-related operations, projects and programs. Incumbents are expected to work independently and exercise judgment and initiative. Positions at this level receive only occasional instruction or assistance as new or unusual situations arise and are fully aware of the operating procedures and policies of the work unit. This class is distinguished from the Senior Construction Inspector in that the latter is responsible for (i) serving as a project inspector on large and complex public contracts; (ii) inspecting a large number of public or private contracts; or (iii) supervising a materials testing program function

The Construction Inspector I/II/Associate Construction Inspector classification series duties may include:

• Determin es the acceptability of materials, ensuring compliance with specifications and quality standards; research e s and review s records, logs, and data; runs statistical analysis procedures such as the moving average, standard deviation, and coefficient of variation.

• Keeps up-to-date and accurate records related to project progress including data entry.
• Observ es and documents tree contracts to ensure contractual and specification compliance; observes , documents , and reports discrepancies in the physical environment that impede safe and effective tree operations.
• Schedules final inspections and recommends acceptance of projects.
• Review plan sets to verify or recommend changes to ensure that plans meet City standards or capture conditions on the project site that need to be changed, modified , or included;
• Ensures conformance to OSHA safety regulations, including shoring of trenches, proper use of equipment and machines, and adequate public traffic control .
• Performs visual assessments to determine discrepancies and quantify required materials to perform necessary repairs and allow engineering staff to estimate costs of maintenance projects.
• Coordinates electrical repair/improvement projects with Public Work Facilities.
• May provide lead direction to entry-level maintenance and other assigned personnel.
• Processes, coordinates and expedites all tree permit applications.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Ability to lift heavy weights (up to 50 pounds, or heavier weight).Employees in these positions may be required to work alternate shifts, including weekends, evenings, holidays, overtime, and on-call.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Minimum Qualifications

Construction Inspector I: Completion of high school or equivalent (General Education Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate).

Construction Inspector II: Completion of high school or equivalent (General Education Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate) AND two (2) years of construction trades or construction inspection experience.

Associate Construction Inspector: Completion of high school or equivalent (General Education Development [GED] Test or California Proficiency Certificate) AND four (4) years of construction trades or construction inspection experience, including two (2) years in any combination of the following: construction or infrastructure inspection, drafting or reviewing plans and specifications, materials sampling and testing, traffic engineering, or surveying.

Acceptable Substitution

Completion of an Associate Degree in engineering technology, construction management or closely related field from an accredited junior college or two (2) years of college coursework in engineering technology or related subjects courses may be substituted for two (2) years of the construction trades or construction inspection experience.

Other Qualifications

As a condition of employment in some designated positions, the following may be required:

• Possession of a valid driver’s license authorizing operation of a motor vehicle in the State of California; or
• P ossession of a valid State of California Class A or B driver's license with applicable endorsements; or
• possession of a valid State of California Certified Commercial Applicator’s License.

Medical Verification: State law requires all employees working with youth to provide medical verification of negative tuberculosis test results within the last year.

Background Check: Candidates will be required to undergo a background check, including a criminal history records check, before being considered for a position.

Competencies:

The ideal candidate will possess the following competencies, as demonstrated in past and current employment history. Desirable competencies for this position include:

• Job Expertise - Demonstrates knowledge of and experience with applicable professional/technical principles and practices, Citywide and departmental procedures/policies and federal and state rules and regulations.
• Communication Skills - Effectively conveys information and expresses thoughts and facts clearly, orally and in writing; demonstrates effective use of listening skills; displays openness to other people's ideas and thoughts.
• Computer Skills - Experienced with common business computer applications including but not limited to: MS Outlook, MS Word, MS PowerPoint, MS Access, and MS Excel.
• Teamwork & Interpersonal Skills - Develops effective relationships with co-workers and supervisors by helping others accomplish tasks and using collaboration and conflict resolution skills.
• Flexibility - Makes effective decisions and achieves desired results in the midst of major changes in responsibilities, work processes, timeframes , performance expectations, organizational culture, or work environment.
• Multi-Tasking - Can handle multiple projects and responsibilities simultaneously; has handled a wide variety of assignments in past and/or current position.
• Problem Solving - Approaches a situation or problem by defining the problem or issue; determines the significance of problem; collects information; uses logic and intuition to arrive at decisions or solutions to problems that achieve the desired outcome.
• Reliability - Completes quality work assignments in a timely and efficient manner; fulfills responsibilities and maintains confidentiality as appropriate .

The selection process will consist of an evaluation of the applicant's training and experience based on the application and responses to the Job Specific Questions. Only the candidates whose backgrounds best match the position will be invited to proceed in the selection process. Additional phases of the selection process will consist of one or more interviews.
1. Are you available to work a flexible schedule that includes weekends, holidays, evenings, and nights

2. Please describe your level of experience with tree inspections and landscape maintenance including tree work. Include the number of years, employer, position title, and the tools that you have used (1 year = 2080 hours).

3.Describe your experience orally communicating project information including the delivery of oral presentations to internal and external stakeholders.

If you have questions about the duties of these positions, the selection or hiring processes, please contact Eduardo Gonzalez at Eduardo1.Gonzalez@sanjoseca.gov.

Additional Information:

Employment Eligibility: Federal law requires all employees to provide verification of their eligibility to work in this country. Please be informed that the City of San Jose will NOT sponsor, represent or sign any documents related to visa applications/transfers for H1-B or any other type of visa which requires an employer application.

You must answer all job-specific questions to be considered for this vacancy or your application will be deemed incomplete and withheld from further consideration. Applicants are expected to write their own essays/responses. Please be advised that use of AI content in your responses may result in your removal from the hiring process.

Please note that applications are currently not accepted through CalOpps or any other third party job board application system.

This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.

Please allow adequate time to complete the application and submit before the deadline or the system may not save your application. If your online application was successfully submitted, you will receive an automatic confirmation email to the email address you provided. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THE CONFIRMATION, please email CityCareers@sanjoseca.gov and we will research the status of your application.

The City of San Jose offers a wide range of core health benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program, Life Insurance, Disability, and Savings Plans. Please visit the City's benefits pagefor detailed information on coverage, cost, and dependent coverage.

For information on the City’s Retirement Plan(pension for full-time employees), please visit the Office of Retirement Services website. You will be able to view information based on different Sworn/Federated job classification.

In additional to the benefits above, there is an additional perks siteto explore further benefits of working for the City of San Jose like paid leave, educational reimbursements, and holiday pay are specific to the job classification and union membership.

Closing Date/Time: 1/6/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

Salary:

$75,107.76 - $116,669.28 Annually